FAST TRAINS, 



THROUGH CARS, 



PERFECT SERVICE, 



THOUSAND ISLANDS. 



FOUR TRAINS PER DAY. 



INCLUDING THE 



Famous Empire State Express. 




From a Photograpli by A. P. Yates, Syracuse, N. Y. Takcu wheu 
the train was rutiuing 60 miles an hour. 

FASTEST TRAIN IN THE WORLD. ONLY 9i HOURS TO CLAYTON. 



AMERICA'S SUMMER RESORT ROUTE, 

THE 

I New York Central & 

Hudson River Railroad. 



Magnificent Wagner Buffet Drawiug-Room Cars on day trains, and Standard Buffet 
Sleeping Cars on night trains. 

Enclose two 2c. stamps to George H. Daniels, General Passenger Agent, New York, for 
a copy of one of the " Four-Track Series," descriptive of " Saratoga," " Lake George," 
"Lake Champlain," "Niagara Falls," "Adirondack Mountains," "Thousand Islands," 
"Lakes of Central New York " " Catskill Mountains." etc., etc. 



I^ome, Watertown Sn Ogdensburg Railroad. 

N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. CO., LESSEE. 

THE GREAT HIGHWAY 

AND 

Favorite Route for Fashionable Pleasure Travel. 

THE ONLY ALL-RAIL ROUTE TO THE THOUSAND ISLANDS, 

"The loveliest River Resort in the World." 



The R. W. & O. R.R. is leased in perpetuity to the New York Central & Hudson River 
R. R. The lessee Company has expended more than one million dollars in permanent 
improvements and betterments, relaying the railw^ay of the Eastern Division with the 
heaviest steel rails used north of the trunk Hues; renewing and reballasting the road- 
bed, increasing the number of ties per mile, replacing the bridges with heavier new 
ones of steel and iron, and making various other improvements on the R. W. & O. 
S3'stem. Standard locomotives, capable of hauling the heaviest passenger trains at high 
speed, have been added to the motive power, and sumptuous new coaches to the pas- 
senger equipment. 

Solid Vestibule Trains to and from the Thousand 

• . -, ^ stopping onlv at principal cities, and makiug the following 

ISLANDS, very fast time: 

NEW YORK, 8 hours; ALBANY, 5 hours; UTICA, 3 hours; NIAGARA FALLS, SJ-^ 
hours; BUFFALO, 8 hours; ROCHESTER, 6^ hours; SYRACUSE, 3V2 hours; connecting 
with the fast Express and Limited trains to and from Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, 
Detroit, Toledo, Pittsburg, Cleveland and the West ; also with Boston and New England 
points. 

Thirteen Express trains, week-days, and five Express trains, Sundays, run in and 
out of Clayton (Thousand Islands). Fast trains run to and from the West expres-sly to 
avoid the slow lake trip, with its many discomforts, and to enable tourists and pleasure- 
seekers to enjoy among the Thousand Islands the time thus gained (from 4 to 12 hours), 
which otherwise would be consumed in an uncertain and uninteresting lake passage. 

Wagner Vestibule, Newest Buffet Sleeping 

AND DRAWING = ROOn CARS on all through trains 

All trains connect at Clayton with Thousand Island Steamboat Co. for all places in 
the Thousand Island region. Connection is also made at Claj'tou with the Richelieu & 
Ontario Navigation Co. steamers for Montreal, Quebec, the River Saguenay, etc., passing 
all of the Thousand Islands and Rapids of the River St. Lawrence by daylight. 

The Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg R. R. is the GREAT TOURIST ROUTE to all 
places on the St. Lawrence River, all Canadian Resorts, the Adirondack Mountains, 
Green ^Nlovintains, White Mountains and Sea Coast Resorts. 

Wagner Buffet Sleeping Cars run by this route between Chicago and Portland, Me., 
passing through the celebrated White Mountain Notch by daylight, and stopping directly 
in front of the principal hotels in the White Mountain region. 

Send ten cents postage for the illustrated book "Routes and Rates for Summer 
Tours," with 230 pages, 150 fine illustrations, 11 valuable maps, — the best book given away. 



THEO. BUTTERFIELD, Grn/. Pass. Agt., 

SYRACUSE, N. Y. 



Estes' Standard Guide 



TO THE 



Thousand Islands 



AND 



Voyage down the Rapids to Montreal, Quebec, Lake St. John 
and the Saguenay River. 






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WITH FISHING AND EXCURSION MAPS AND COTTAGE 

DIRECTORY. / 



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Written and Illustrated by FRANK H. TAYLOR. 



Published by E. W. ESTES, 
Clayton, Round Island and Alexandria Bay. 



Copyrighted by E. VV. ESTES, 1893. 



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THE THOUSAND ISLANDS. 

" An idle sort of place, where all day long 

It seems like evening with the day's work done, 

Whe-re men haste not, becanse there is no haste, 

And tnil l)ut little, for they've little need : 

A restful eiirner, where the August breeze, 

Kniiu Ndftly listenin!:. finger on the lip. 

At length fi-om listlessuess falls fast asleep, 

Till thi>re is no smuid heard save, now and then, 

The whet of scythe and heavy hoist of sail, 

The dip of tuiseen oars, monotonous. 

And softly breathing waves that doze below, 

Too weak to more than turn themselves, complain, 

And doze again." 



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"'HE St. Lawrence River is the volume of the 

overflow of Lakes Superior, Michigan, 

Huron, Erie and Ontario, together with that of 

all their bays and tributary rivers. Its coiu-se 

is in a general northeastern direction. 

From the point of its deboucliere from Lake 
Ontario to the crossing of the forty-fifth parallel 
at Cornwall, it forms the boundary line between 
New York State and the Province of Ontario, 
Canada, a distance of eighty-five miles. For 
a further distance of a trifle more than four 
HER FIRST CATCH. liuudrcd mllcs it leads through the Canadian 

Provinces of Montreal, Three Rivers and 
Quebec. The final two hundred miles, or nearly all of that portion 
below the City of Quebec, is practically a vast sound, varying in width 
from six or eight to thirty miles. 

The St. Lawrence River presents some features which are unique. 
Being the outflow of the great inland seas, its water is always perfectly 
pure. It is never subject to floods. Its attractions as a resort for angling 
and fishing with the spoon are now eiiiciently protected by law, while the 
extent of Lake Ontario, and the efforts of the St. Lawrence Anglers' 
Association, give assurance that the supply of game fish will not be 
appreciably diminished in coming years. The prevailing winds during the 
summer season sweep down vipon the Islands purified by their passage ovfer 
the resinous Canadian forests and over the wide expanse of the lake, 
reaching the nostrils of the happy islanders dry and bracing and cool. 

It has been noted by observant visitors that among the islands in the 
midsummer season there is no dew at night, although upon the mainland, 
a mile or so back from the river, it is at times quite heavy. It is the 
fashion to make indiscriminate claims as to the health-giving quaUties of 
resorts generally, without reference to actual facts. People occasionally 
die at the Thousand Islands, but the great majority of those who come here 
weak and jaded go home rejoicing in full strength and with light hearts. 
It is destined to become the great Sanitarium of the Atlantic half of the 
continent. 

Among the islands of the St. Lawrence, and especially the portion 

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IN DAYS GONE BY. 



above Wellesley Island, the great wLclj:li of the river, averaging some nine 
miles, reduces the current to a pace hardly noticeable. It is sufficient, 
however, to prevent the dew from forming upon the contiguous land. 

The Thousand Island region is practically an estuary of Lake Ontario, 
projected from its eastern extreme, and thickly strewn with rocky islets of 
all shapes and sizes. The actual number of the islands, when considered 
as fragments of soil or rock projected above the surface of the water, is 
dej^endent largely upon the slight effect of a dry or wtt season, a fall of a 
foot in the depth of the river adding very materially to the covmt. In the 
Treaty of Ghent the islands are officially stated as numbering 1,693. 

Between and among these thread innumerable chfinnels, here pouring 
a swift and crystal tide through some pent-up chasm, and there forming in 
deep, stilly pools much loved by the wary black bass, 'neath the shadow of 
some castellated crag. 

These ever-vai*ying featvu-es, and the constant change of vista afforded 
the voyager, overflowing at every turn with unexpected instances of those 
combinations of water, land and sky which we recognize as beautiful, 
these make up the charm and glory of the upper St. Lawrence River. 




' ' How happy they. 
Who, from the toil and tumult of their lives, 
Steal hither, where naught but nature strives." 

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STEAMER ST. LAWRENCE, CONNECTING WITH TRAIN. 

FROM CLAYTON TO ALEXANDRIA BAY. 

Tliere are several points through which travel reaches the islands, re- 
ference to each of which is d\ie. Clayton, New York, is the northern ter- 
minus of the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad (Utica Division), 
now a portion of the great New York Central & Hudson River Railroad 
system, which is most convenient to the cottages and hotels, and it ranks 
first in importance. Through trains arrive morning and evening at tliis 
place from New York and Niagara Falls, made up of vestibuled parlor and 
sleeping cars, and through cars also usually come here from Saratoga, 
Boston, Chicago and other great centers of travel. 

Clayton is an attractive village, prosperous as the ti"ading center of a 
thrifty farming country, and having several manufacturing industries. 
Clayton skiffs (elsewhere mentioned in detail) are famous all over the land. 
A number of long established hotels here enjoy a reliable summer patronage. 
The principal houses are the Hubbard, Walton and New Windsor. Well- 
stocked general stores contain a good selection of cottages and camping 
supplies. On the St. Lawrence, an excellent newspaper, (published daily 
in the summer), at Clayton, gives all the River news. During the heated 
months, when thousands come hither from the cities, Clayton wears a festive 
air; the oarsmen are all busy, and the wharves are lined with steamers, 
beautiful private yachts, and the sloops of gay camping pai'ties. 

The principal hotels and park communities are all down river from 
Clayton, and the majority of travelers arriving by train proceed at once 
upon board of the steamboat, which soon carries her expectant passengers 
away to their destinations among the islands. 




PAVILIUX 



UiND ISLAXD. 



The newcomer 
should be advised at 
this point, that the 
river is about seven 
miles in width at Clay- 
ton. All of the land 
seen to the westward 
and north from the 
steamer's deck being 
islands, beyond which, 
at a distance of about 
four miles, the inter- 
national boundary line 
is drawn in midstream. 
The islands extend 
about forty miles from 
Lake Ontario to Mor- 
risburg. 

ROUND ISLAND AND THE HOTEL FRONTENAC. 

The first stop is made at Round Island, one and a half miles from 
Clayton. The shores of the island are embellished with scores of tasteful, 
and in some instances costly, cottages. The elegant Hotel Frontenac, one 
of the most popular of the resorts upon the river, occupies a commanding 
site in the center of the island. Tlie Frontenac is completely furnished in 
modern style, and supplied with an elevator. Every room in the house 
commands a view of the river; a fii'st-class orchestra discourses music for 
dancing ; artesian water is used upon the table ; billiards and tenpins are 
provided for. Mr. E. D. Dickinson is the manager. All portions of the 
island are open to guests and visitors. No excursion parties are landed 
here. 

Round Island has numerous walks and drives, with shady outlooks, 
along its either shore. Some of the best fishing grounds are in the immedi- 
ate neighborhood. All steamers call here. 

COTTAGE DIRECTORY, ROUND ISLAND. 



Round Island store. 
Mrs. James Eaton, Syracuse, N. Y. 
L. V. Rathbun, Rochester, N. Y. 
Mrs. J. H. Lucas, Madison, N. Y. 
Mrs. L. Eddy, Cla3^on, N. Y. 
N. H. Burhans, Syracuse, N. Y. 
Dr. E R. Maxson, Syracuse, N. Y. 
Rev. Edward Bright, D.D., New York 

City. 
E. M. Allowelt. Syi-acuse, N. Y. 
H. S. Barbour, Watertown, N. Y. 
Anthony Lamb, Syracuse, N. Y. 
E. L. Hemingway, "Watertown, N. Y. 



13. Geo. M. Barnes, Syracuse, N. Y. 

14. E. D. Slierwood, Camillus, N. Y. 

15. C. C. Laidlaw, GrOuverneur, N. Y. 

16. Judge Neary, Gouverneur. N. Y. 

17. D. H. Decker, Syracuse, N. Y. 

18. J. G. Harbottle. Watertown, N. Y. 

19. Vincent Larkius, Clayton, N. Y. 

20. G. N. Harris, Syracuse, N. Y. 

21. Mrs. Ruth Ackerman,Three Mile Bay, 

N. Y. 

22. D. H. Murray, Syracuse, N. Y. 

23. O. E. Best, Jordan, N. Y. 

24. Miss A.M. Salsbury, Sandy Creek, N.Y. 



25. 
26. 



27. 



28. 



R. E. Rindge, Norwich, N. Y. 
George L. Craadall, Binghamton, 

N. Y. 
F M. Metealf, Westmoreland, 

N. Y. 
B. J. Stephenson, Syracuse, N, Y. 



29. James S Squires, Cortland, N. Y. 



H. S. Barbour, Watertown, N. Y. 
Mrs. George Harbottle, Auburn, 

N. Y. 
S. B. Kirk, Syracuse, N. Y. 
Ex-Mayor Kirk, Syracuse. N. Y. 
E. M. Henderson, Wheatport, 

N. Y. 
Mrs. E. M. Schreuder, Syracuse, 

N. Y. 
Dr. F. H. Stephenson, Syracuse, 

N. Y. 
Dr. George D. Whedou, Syracuse, 

N. Y. 
Jacob Hays, New York City. 
H. Van Wagenen, New York City. 
Hon. J. J. Belden. Syracuse, N. Y. 
41. George L. Crandall, Bingham- 
ton, N. Y. 
George W. Hammond, Water- 
town, N. Y. 
Mrs M. D. Kinmouth, Hamilton, 

N. Y. 
H. H. Mills, Carthage, N. Y. 
Mrs. E. A. Perrine, New York 

City. 
C. S. Ball, Syracuse, N. Y. 
Mrs. J. P. Denny, Syracuse, N. Y. 
S. Branaugh, Carthage, N. Y. 
S. A. Reed, Omar, N. Y. 
Mary C Gould, Orleans, N. Y. 
E. M Merrill, Carthage, N. Y. 



32. 
33. 

34. 

35. 

36. 

37. 

38. 
39. 

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42. 

43. 

44. 
45. 

46. 
47. 
48. 
49. 
50. 
51. 



A. J. Chester, Albany. 
C. W. Sikes, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
E. H. Myers, Carthage. N. Y. 
Mary A. Goodall. Watertown, N.Y. 

A. E Kilby, Carthage, N, Y. 

B. W^ Wrenn, Atlanta, Ga. 
Frank H. Taylor, Philadelphia.Pa. 
Rev. A. S. Wood, Maine, N. Y. 

C. A. Johnson, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
John Dunphy, Syracuse, N. Y. 
S. V. R. Van Heusen, Syracuse 

N.Y. 

63. T. C. Parker, Watertown, N. Y. 

64. C. H, Rose, New York City. 

65. Miss Gertrude Morehouse, Syra- 

cuse, N. Y. 

66. N. H. Bullock, Fisher's Ldg, N. Y. 
Cottage in course of erection between 

9 and 10 by Fred Frazer, Syra- 
cuse, N. Y. 



52. 
53. 
54. 
55. 
56. 
57. 
58. 
59. 
60. 
61. 
62. 





THE COLUMBIAN HOTEL. 



1,000 ISLAND PARK AND THE COLUMBIAN HOTEL. 

Fi-oni Round Island the steamer traverses a broad reach of the river and 
touches at the Pulhiian House, a small but attractive hotel located upon 
Grenell Park, and half a iiiile beyond reaches the wharf at Thousand 
Island Park, the largest summer colony among the islands, and is imder the 
control of the Methodists. This is always a populous place in summer. 
The cottages are ranged along an avenue facing the river or upon inland 
sti'eets among the shade trees. The Columbian Hotel at this point presents 
one of the handsomest fronts along the river, with its towers and inviting 
porches. Under its present management, the firm of Inglehart & Hadcock, 
which has made a great success of two other hotels yet to be mentioned, 
the Columbian Hotel has attained a high degree of popularity. The Park 
association owns a large tabernacle, and provides, each summer, a varied 
and attractive series of educational and religious entertainments. 

From this point to Alexandria Bay, a distance of about seven miles, the 
stream is contracted upon the American side of the river to a width aver- 
aging about a quarter of a mile. Groups of small cottages line the rocky 
banks of Wellesley Island upon the left, and at some points upon tlie main- 
land. Central Park is the midway point of this channel. The Central 
Park Hotel, managed by Mr. H. F. Inglehart, is located here, and ranged 
beyond it are numbers of private cottages. The hotel is a modem structure 
with a decided air of comfort. Its wide porches command a view of a 
grassy shaded expanse along the stream and a sweep of the picturesque 
channel which it faces. Its rooms are large and airy. The fare is as good 
as the best. A telegraph office and U. S. post-office are maintained. 

Point Vivian is a little community, but a most lively one, housed in cozy 
cottages perched among the trees and rocks. Here the ' 'Bay'' group of sum- 
mer palaces of the iirominent city famiUes, who annually return to this 

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CENTRAL PARK HOTEL. 



poetic region, begin to come into view, filling the stranger with a new and 
more expansive idea of the splendor of the romantic existence which these 
happy islanders enjoy in their picturesque villas, environed by rocks and 
lawns, and sm-rounded by the limpid swirling tide that bears us past them 
to the end of the journey at Alexandria Bay. 

There are, i)erhai)S, at one or more of our great sea-side resorts, cottage 
commvmities of equal cost and even greater magnificence within an equal 
area, but nowhere upon the continent is there to be seen such a rare and 
tasteful union of the beautiful in nature and art applied to the vises of 
private citizens of wealth as here, within two miles of Alexandria Bay. 

ALEXANDRIA BAY. 

The village of Alexandria Bay is flanked upon either side by indentations from 
the river that flows past its front. From tlie lower of these it derives its name. 
The hotels, stores and cottages of the busj^ litile place are literally founded upon a 
rock. 

The extensive Thousand Island House, wiih its frontage of prettily decorated 
garden, is the most prominent object in the view on approach, and beyond it is the 
dignifled Crossmon House. Intermediate is the large warehouse and store of the 
Cornwall Bros. This firm conducts one of the finest general stores in northern 
New York, and, in addition, carries on an immense ticket and excursion business. 
It IS an excellent place for outfitting before going into camp or cottage, or for buy- 
ing comforts of every sort while en route. 

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There are several minor hotels, including the 
Marsden, St. Lawrence, Bay View, Jefferson and St. 
James. A great number of stores and little bazars, 
and a short walk away from the river, streets of 
pretty houses, most of which take boarders during 
the season. Scores of boatmen are in waiting along 
the wharves or around in the bay, and steam yachts 
are very plentiful, most of these being held for 
charter by the day or week. 

The name of the Thousand Island House is 
synonymous with a memory in the breasts of an 
army of tourists who have in past years sojourned 
beneath its roof. It may be salely asserted that at 
no time iu its career has it been as popular or as 
well maintained as at present, under the guidance of 
the genial hotel veteran, Mr. J. B. Wistar. As a 
matter of course, this establishment is equipped 
with all the belongings of a first class summer hotel, 
and is well patronized early and late. 

Steamers come and go between Alexandria Bay 
and other river points constantly, including King- 
ston, Canada, Cape Vincent, Clayton, Gananoque, 
all the parks, Brockville, Canada, and Ogdensburg. 



THE NEW ISLAND WANDERER 



Trip Among the Islands. 



A BRACE OF PICKEREL. 



Every morning, and again every afternoon, just following the lunch hour, the, 
staunch and swilt "Xew Island Wanderer," starts upon her romantic fifty -mile tour 
among the Islands. (See time table.) 

Heading up the stream from Alexandria Bay, she enters at once into the midst 
of the beautiful group of islands assembled there, all of which are crowned by 
costly summer homes. 

These appear in the following order. [See map and page 16.] 




P lEW iSLJ P WPP EBEP" TBiP, 



THE " New Islaud Wanderer's" ti-ip of fifty miles among the Islands has now become 
as well known as the Thousand Islands themselves. Without taking this trip a visit 
to '■ the Islands " is incomplete. 
The more than a hundred square miles of blue waters and leafy Islands comprising the 
area called the Thousand Islands cannot possibly be seen to advantage by a trip on any 
ordinary river steamer. The long and stately steamer, " New Island Wanderer." was built 
especially to make this trip. The steamer, on her fifty-mile trip, passes all points of 
interest on the American side, crosses the river and passes through the •'Admiralty Group" 
of Islands, touches at the Canadian port of Ganauoque. Thence on through the central 
groups, and as a grand triumph of modern navigation sails through the " Lost Channel." 
Tliis is the only large steamer which can and does pass through the " Lost Channel " on 
this wonderful and world-renowned trip. The "New Island Wanderer " is equipped with 
all modern conveniences. She has flue upholstered cabins, opera-chairs on her upper deck, 
and is heated throughout by steam. 



TIME TABLE. 



Lv. 





A.M. 


P.M. 






A.M. 


P.M. 


Alex. Bay, 


8.00 


3 15 


Lv. 


Grenell Is. Park. 


t8,50 


fS.OO 


Edgewood. 


fS.OS 


f2.30 




Round Is. Park, 


8.55 


3.05 


Point Vivian, 


t8.15 


t2.30 




Clayton, 


9.00 


3 30 


Central Park, 


t8.25 


t3.40 




Gananoque, 


10.00 


4.10 


Fine View, 


8.35 


3.50 




Lost Channel, 


10.30 


4.45 


T. I. Park, 


8.45 


2.55 




Westminister Park, 


, 11.15 


5.35 








An 


•. Alex. Bay, 


11.30 


5.45 


* Subject to change 


without not 


ice. 




tStop on signal. 







After each round trip, will leave Alexandria Bay at 11.30 A.M. and 5.45 
P.M. for Clayton, touching at all intermediate points. 



EVENING EXCURSIONS. 



IN addition to the daily trips of the "New Island Wanderer," she will 
make during the season Evening Excursions among the Islands. 

This steamer has recently been provided, at gi-eat expense, with a 
powerful marine eleclric search-lisilit. With this powerful light the beau- 
tifvil cottages and wild rugged islands appear, as the steamer passes, like 
panoramic scenes of enchanted beauty. Natui'e, night and modern science 
here conspire to produce a magic spell, the like of which cannot be experi- 
enced anywhere else in the world. This splendid treat will be afforded to 
all who visit the Islands this season at a nominal price. 

The "New Island Wanderer" is superbly lighted throughout by 
electricity, which, together with other conveniences, insm-es absolute com- 
fort for those taking this trip. 



B. B. TAGGARX, Pres. 

AI^EXAISDRIA BAV, T*J. Y. 

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NOBBY ISLAND FROM DEWEY ISLAND. 

The Bay Group. 
(To right of steamer.) 

Isle Imperial Mr. Rafferty, Pittsburjr. 

Florence Islaud H. S. Chandler, New York. 

Linlithgow Mrs. Robt. Livingston, New York. 

Dewey s' E. W. Dewey, New York. 

St. Elmo N. W. Hunt, Brooklyn. 

Nobby H. R. Heath, Brooklyn. 

"Welcome S. G, Pope, Ogdensburg. 

Felseneck ... .Prof. Hopkins, Hamilton College. 

Castle Rest Geo. M. Pullman, Chicago. 

Hopewell Hall W. C. Browning, New York. 

Edgewood Park. 
(Mainland.) 
Cottages owned by : 

J. G. Baker Philadelphia. 

J. P. Lampson Cleveland. 

Mr. Hartzell Cleveland. 

G. C. Martin Watertown, N. Y. 

G. W. Martin Brooklyn. 

Lower Channel Group. 
(To right of steamer). 

Craigside H. A. Laughlin, Pittsburg. 

Palisades A. C. Beckwith, Utica. 

Both upon "Wellesley Island. 
(To left of steamer.) 

Ingleside Mrs. G. B. Marsh, Chicago. 

Melrose Lodge Mrs. A. B. Pullman, Chicago. 

Stnyvesant Lodge Jas. T. Easton. Brooklyn. 

Sunnyside Rev. Geo. Rockwell, Tarrytown. 

(Upon this Island formerly stood the first cottage, a mere shelter, erected for 
summer use among the islands.) 

Devil's Oven (An unoccupied freak of nature.) 

Cuba , M. Chauncey, Brooklyn. 

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Wauwinet , C. E. Hill, Chicago. 

Keewaydin J. W. Jackson, Plainfield, N. J. 

[Upon the mainland.] 

G-rey stone Villa H. H. Warner, Rochester. 

Comfort A. E. Clark, Chicago. 

Neh Mahbin ,J. H. Oliphant, Brooklyn. 

Bella Yista Lodge Wm. Chisholm, Cleveland. 

[Upon the mainland]. 

(To right of steamer.) 

Louisiana Point Hon. Judge Labatte, New Orleans. 

Seven Isles B. Wmslow, Waiertown. 

(To left of steamer.) 

Wild Rose Hon. W. Ci. Rose, Cleveland. 

Gypsey J. M. Curtis, Cleveland. 

(These two are connected by an 
ornamental bridge.) 

Alleghany Point . J S. Laney, Cleveland. '^"^«M'id''fe 

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(To the left of steamer upon the mainland.) 
A picturesque group of small cottages chiefly occupied by residents of northern 
Xew York. Steamers stop here when flagged. 

Central Park (now called St. Lawrence Park). 
(To the left of steamer upon the mainland.) 
The Central Park Hotel, and a group of cottages along the shore in a fine 
grove. Cottages owned by: 

J. F. MoETatt Y'atertown, X. Y. 

C. W. Hackett Utica, X. Y. 

W. G. "Williams Waiertown, X. Y. 

B. B. Taggart Waiertown, X'. Y. 

Chas. H. Skinner Albany, X. Y. 

Judge P. C. Williams Watertown, N. Y. 

Rev. Richmond K. Fisk Ayers, Mass. 

H. F. Inglehart Watertown, N. Y. 

Just above Central Park is J?t. Helena Island, occupied by H. Stilhran. of 
Oswego, and the original Calumet Island, upon which is the cottage of Oliver H. 
Green, of Boston. 

Upper Chaxxel Group. 

From Cential Park to the head of the channel many cottages are ranged along 
the shores of Wellesley Island, or upon the small islands to the left of the steamer. 
They are mainly inexpensive, but are all picturesque in location, and filled all 

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Slimmer with happy families from all parts of the country. Upon the Wellesley 
Island shore, also a short distance above the cheese factory, opposite Collin's 
Landiug, is the site of the historic Peel Dock, where, upon the night of May 29, 
1S38, a party of so-called patriots captured aud burned the steamer Sir Robert Peel, 
an incident of the border troubles of that time. 

The most notable places observed are Mt. JoU}' Oaks, a group of cottages 
upon Wellesley Island, one of which is owned by Mr. W. W. Butterfield, 
Occident and Orient Islands, Frederick Island, Waving Branches, and Castle 
Hiawatha. Fisher's Landing is a small settlement upon the mainland, opposite 
Rock Island Lighthouse. 

The Fine View House is a small but cheerful hotel upon Wellesley Island, 
where steamors stop if flagged. Just above is the tine cottage of the Green 
Brothers, of Amsterdam, N. Y., the courteous owners of the fine private steam 
yacht "Idle Hour." 

Opposite Thousand Island Park are two cottages upon small islands, called 
Lone Tree and Twin Isles. 




■JERSEY HEIGHTS "—GRENELL PARK. 



TiiousAxn Island Park axd the GoluiUbiax PIotel. 

The fine new hotel at this point has already been described. Several 
hundreds of cottages are located at this great resort, those along the river-front 
bluft' being chiefly of tasteful, and often of costly build. The first stop of the 
steamer after leaving Thousand Island Park is at the Pullman House Wharf. Upon 
the lofty rocks just to the south of this landing are several cottages, the largest of 
which is Jersey Heights, owned by L. L. Carlisle, of Xewark, N. J. The Otsego 
clubhouse, and a pretty cottage, owned l)y L. E. Curtis, are placed upon the rocky 
point. 



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BOAT HOUSE AND STUDIO " SHADl LEDGE 
ROUND ISLAND. 



Round Island and the Hotel 
Froxtexac. 

This beautiful and ever popular re- 
sort lias already been described; all 
steamers stop here regularly. (See 
map of this island and accompanyino- 
cottage directory.) 

Clayton is widelj' known among 
lovers of boating as the place wiiere 
the large industry of the St. Lawrence 
Skiff, Canoe, and Steam Launch Com- 
pany is located. This concern builds 
the famous St. Lawrence skiffs, which 
iiave no equal in not only all tjje points 
ihat go to make up the safe, speed}'. 
and comfortable boat, but also in (inish 
and general elegance. 



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_ Nl) ISLAM) 



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A new type of skiff has recently been developed here, designed exclusively for 
racing, and their success has created great interest in aquatic circles. Many 
canoes are built here upon order, and both steam and naphtha launches are made to 
suit. A'isitors to the islands are invited to visit the workshops of this concern. 

Another special industry at Clayton is the factory of Mr. G. M. Skinner, whose 
trolling spoons for fishermen are in use all over the world. 

A very fine and varied line of photographs of island scenery, collages and 
groups, may be seen at Hardy's studio, in Clayton. 

From Clayton, the steam yacht "Nightingale." Capt. S. G. .Toluiston, owner, 
makes regular ferry trips to Round Island, Grenell Park, Thousand Island Park 
and Fine View. 



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THE WOODLANDS. 



Opposite Clayton is Calumet Island, owned hy Mr. C. G. Emery, of New York, 
and Governor's Island, owned by Mr. J. A. Cheney, S3^racuse. 

Leaving' Clayton the steamer heads away toward Canada. The rounded pro- 
montory of Prospect Park is left upon the port side, beyond which the "Wood- 
lands" come into view. This is the fine summer villa of Mrs. Alexander Mitchell, 
widow of the late millionaire president of the C. M. & St. Paul Railroad. Mrs. 
Milchell alternates between this ideal home and a still more beautiful refuge at 
Jacksonville, Florida, named Yilla Alexandria, and entertains her fortunate guests 
with unaffected hospitality. 

Upon the small islands clustered about the head of Grindstone Island, and upon 
the shores of the latter, are several pretty cottages, forming a distinct and somewhat 
reserved colony of wealthy sojourners. The Japanese villa of Mr. C. Wolle, upon 
Coral Island, and the large cottage of W. F. Morgan, both of New York, are the 
most striking of this group. The other cottages are owned by G. Leavitt, 
Harry Morgan, A. Crocker, Mrs. Moore, Bryant Lindley, all of New York, and 
Thos. Thatcher, ofBoston. 

Hickory, the large island upon the left, is in Canadian waters, and after passing 
it the international boundary line is crossed. The beautiful wild islands and main- 
land of Canada come into view. 

Three miles distant is the Admiralty' group toward which the steamer speeds, 
and just at Burnt Island Lighthouse turns sharply to the left, entering the involved 
channel that gives no spare room for the pleasure ship carrying the enraptured 
excursionists. Here and there, peeping out from among the inviting foliage, are 
seen brightly painted cottages, nearly all loyally displaying the Union Jack, and 

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the occupants waving a hearty 
greeting to the speeding ob- 
servers. This is a distinctly- 
literary colony, a number of 
the owners being prominent 
educators in leading American 
and Canadian colleges. 

The Admiralty Group. 
(To the right of the steamer.) 

( Prof. X. J?. Dupuis, 

The Castle -^ _^^ Queen's College. 

Channel View.. John Turcotte. 

Roseneath ( Jas. Richmond, 

Villa ( Kingston, Ont. 

c Mr. Wallace, 

Camp Iroquois. . - r, , 
^ ^ ( Boston. 

(To the left of the steamer.) 

Cottage of Rev. J. Allen, of 

Cobonrg, Oanaihi. 




Sylvan Isle J. L. Upham, Brockville. 

(To the riglit of steamer.) 

Round Island J. Findlay, Montreal. 

Cottages of C. K. Britton and Dr. A. X. Kincain, both of G-ananoque. 

Idyhvild Mr. Camp, Toronto. 

"Wiedentelt Prof. Coleman, of Victoria College, Cobourg. 

Riverview Rev. Prof. Mowal, Queens College, Kingston, Out. 

Durasdale. ... R. Forsythe, Montreal. 

GANANOQUE. 

Gananoque is a bus}- manulaciuring town upon the Canadian mainland, at 
which a tive-mimuc slop is made. This is a junclion point of the Grand Trunk- 
Railroad. It is conuecied by a ferry with Clayton. 

The course of the steamer is now northerly. Af^.er passing Jack Straw 
Lighthouse the course is through Halstead's Bay. The two groups of rocky 
isles in this chauuel present the finest vistas of undisturbed nature the Thousand 
Island Regicm has to oBer, and surelj' do traveler can well demand a more enthrall- 
ing scene. Coursing between these isles, with abrupt turnings and sometimes with 
steam valves closed, the grandeur of the scene increases and culminates in the 
peerless Lost Channel, from which the boat emerges into the clear channel, to 
sem.1 the shriek or her whistle alter the rebounding echoes of the cliffs that border 
the stream. Below the landing of Rockport, Grenadier Island Lighthouse comes 
into view, and the course is changed toward Westminster]Park, in" American waters. 



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FAIRYLAND . 

The boundary line passes u[) through a narrow channel, which gives access to the 
beautiful Lake of the Isles. 

"Westminster Park was originally founded as a resort of the Presbyterians. Init 
this feature seems to have passed into "innocuous desuetuiie," leaving it, witli its 
pretty hotel, one of the most agreeable and untrammeled resorts upon the river. 
The hotel, which is under the management of Mr. H. F. Inglehart, of the 
Columbian and Central Park Hotels, is always well filled in summer with family 
parties. Fine scenery, music, substantial tare, and plenty of good boating are the 
attraolions. A telegraph office and post office are maintained, and frequent trips 
are made to Alexandria Bay, about one mile distant, bj' ferry-boat. 

A detour is made by the steamer to afford a view of the costly summer 
homes below Alexandria Bay. These may be called, from tlicir proximity to the 
Xatioual boundary line down tlio center of the river, by the name of 



The Bouxdary Giioup. 
(To left of steamer.) 

Little Lehigh Island W. A. ct R. H. WiU.TOr, Bethlehem. Pa 

Sport Island K P. Wilbur, Bethlehem. Pa. 

IdJewild Island Mrs. R. II. F>gglcstou, New York. 

Sumirierland Island,... A number of cottages owned by Rochester 

families. 
Arcadia S. A. Briggs. New York. 

(To right of steamer.) 

Huguenot Island J. L. Hasbrunck, of New York. 

Fairyland The Messrs. Hayden, Columbus, O.. (3 villas). 

St. Johns. ... Judge Clias Donahue, New York. 

Manhattan Judge J. C. Spencer, New York. 

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Out ill the channel, is Resort Island, embellished with a fine cottage owned by 
W. J. Lewis, Pittsburg. There are several large properties upon the main shore 
below Alexandria Bay, namely: 

Bonnie Castle, Mrs. J. G-. Holland. (This was the home ot the lamous 
novelist, poet, and first editor of the Century Magazine.) 

The Ledges C. I. Hudson, New York. 

Point Marguerite. (Formerl}' owned by the late Edward Anthony, of 

New York.) 
Long Branch Mrs. Clarke, "Watertown. 

Once more the steamer has made her allotted round, and callous indeed must 
be the soul of the man or woman who has seen this beautiful land of rest upon a 
brigiit summer's da}', who does not feel that it has been a " red-letter day " in the 
calendar of his experience. 

It should be noted that the " Old Island Wanderer," the first of the excursion 
boats of the Alexandria Bay Steamboat Company, is now operated upon in the 
Alexandria Bay, Ogdensburg Route, making the round trip daily, leaving Alex- 
andria Bay at 7 A. M. and stopping at Cedar Island (Chippewa Bay), Allen's Dock, 
Brockville, Morristowu and Morristown Park en route, and leaving Ogdensburg 
upon return trip at 1:30 P. M., making all above stops. 

Attention is called to the annoiineement of the Electric Search Light 
Excursion of the "New Island Wanderer." Page 15, 




A FULL FISH-BOX. 

(£;/ permission of Once-a-Waek.) 




Fleet and routes of the i,ooo Island Steamboat Co. and St. Lawrence 
River Steamboat Co. 

For the great facility with which travelers and residents can voyage to 
and fro among the Thousand Islands, they are largely indebted to the enter- 
prise and energy of the Thousand Island Steamboat Company and the 
St. Lawrence Eiver Steamboat Company, which, together, form practi 
cally a single interest, and are operated closely in connection with the New 
York Central and Hudson River R. R. Co. (lessees of the Rome. Watertown 
& Odgensburg Railroad), whose shield appears on the smoke-stacks of all tlie 
boats of the line. The fleet " St Lawrence." and the equally well-known 
' ' Islander," have long navigated the river. This season the " Empire State,"' 
which is practically the twin of the "St. Lawrence," is added to the fleet. 
These vessels perform a varied and complete service not only in connection 
with trains, but in special excursions, the scope of which is announced upon 
another page. 

The .smaller boats of the line, the " Jessie Bain " and " Mayuard," will ply 
as usual upon stated routes. 

The steamers of this line connecting, with trains at Clayton for points 
down the river, is scheduled to make the distance to Alexandria Bay, includ- 
ing all stops, in about one and a quarter hours. 

The steamer Islander of tliis line makes a single daily excursion upon 
week days among the islands, leaving Clayton early afternoon and touching 
at all the parks, Alexandria Bay and Gananoque. and positively passing- 
through the famous Lost Channel This steamer this year has been equipped 
with a marine Electric Search Light Ui^on Sundays the Island Ramble 
is made upon an earlier schedule by the steamer ' ' St. Lawrence " 

The steamer "St. Lawrence" has been equipped with an electric search light 
of about quadruple the power of that heretofore used, and again makes the 
famous search-light excursions that have been so popular, passing over the 
same route as heretofore See time-table for both week day and Sunday 
search -light trips. The latter starting from Clayton. 

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nT HOUSAND ISLAND STEAMBOAT 60., Limit ed. 

IX CONNECTION' WITH 

NEW YORK CENTRAL and 
ROHE, WATERTOWN & OQDENSBURQ RAILROADS. 




STEADIER 'ST. LAWKENCi:, ' TlIK I,KEV]1UI'MJ OF THE RIVER. 

You won't be happy until you have taken the 

"BIG THREE" 

Excursions, which are run daily durinj? July, Auo^st and September, by 
the fast commodious side-wheel Excursion Steamers of this Company. 

ist. steamer "St. Lawrence's" Fifty=nile Ramble. 

2d. Steamer " St. Lawrence's" Electric Search Light Excursion. 

3d. Steamer "Empire State's" Trip to Canada. 

These trips are so arranc^ed as to include all points of interest, and 
no one has thoroughly seen or enjoyed the Thousand I.slands until he has 
taken all three. 

N. B. — Make no mistake. Take the steamers bearing the New York Central shield on 
smoke-stack and your enjoyment is assured. 

For particulars, see local advertisements. Send two cent stamp for descriptive pam- 
phlet of Thousand Islands. 



HOWARD S. FOLGER, 

General Manager, 

CLAYTON, N. Y. 



B. W. FOLGER, JR., 

Gen'l Pass'r Agent, 

KINGSTON, ONT. 



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The week day trip from Og- 
densburg to Kingston, Canada, 
is made by the splendid steamer 
"Empire State." This new ad- 
dition to the service of this line 
has been fitted with plate glass 
windows throughout, beveled 
plate glass mirrors in panels 
fore and aft. The large cabins 
upon the main and promenade 
decks have been upholstered in 
rich plushes, the seats being ar- 
QXjEEK's COLLEGE, KINGSTON. ranged upou tlie Wagner Palace 

Car plan and convertible into berths when occasion demands. Heavy velvet 
carpets cover the floors, and complete sanitary conveniences have been 
adopted. Three hundred incandescent electric lights are employed in artis- 
tic arrangement, and finally a great search-light of the regular navy style 
occupies a place above the pilot house. 

The " Empire State " leaves Ogdensburg for Kingston each week day at 7 
A. M. stopping at Brockville, Alexandria Bay, the parks, Frontenac Hotel, 
Roimd Island, Clayton and arrives at Kingston, Canada, at noon, leaving 
upon the return trip at 3:30 P. M. and arriving at Ogdensburg at 8:15 P. M. 
See time-table for all stops. 

During the continuation of the great American Canoe Association Camp 
this season at Brown's Point, Wolf Island, about two miles from Kingston, 
the ' ' Empire State" will stop there regularly. Upon special days excursionists 
will be allowed to land. 

The many interesting features of the old city of Kingston have made this 
trip in recent years one of the standard undertakings of the visitor to the 
Thousand Islands. 

There are several fine shopping streets, and good dinners are to be had at 
either the British American or the Frontenac Hotels. The principal ob- 
ject of interest is the extensive 
Fort Henry, and next in order 
the Barracks, through which a 
red-coated artilleryman will 
show visitors — who may pre- 
sent, if they choose, a small fee 
for the service — the Royal Mili- 
tary College, Qvieens College, St. 
George's Cathedral, St. Mary's 
Cathedral, Rockwood Insane 
Asylum, City buildings, jjarks 
and markets. The carriage 
fare is moderate, and tlie Belt 
line of street cars passes all im- 
portant points. 




CITY BUILDINGS, KINGSTON 



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Hotel Frontenac and 
British American Hotel 






KINGSTON, ONTARIO. 

The Excellent 

Leading Hotels ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• Boating and Fishing 

of the city. in the vicinity. 

E. W. DOWLINQ, Proprietor. 



VISITORS to Kingston will find these hotels agreeable 
resting places during their stay. Both are within five 
minutes' walk of the Steamboat landing. 




HUDSON RIVER BY DAYLIGHT. 

fHE Palace Irou Steamers, New York, and Albany, of the Hudson River Line, now 
leave New York from Desbrosses Street, 8:40 a. m., 22ud Street, N. R... 9:00 a. ui.; re- 
turning, leave All)any, 8:30 a. m. This is an attractive route of the Catskill Mountains, 
' Saratoga and the North, Niagara Falls and the West. 

These elegant steamers, noted for their great speed, and superb appointments, are 
fitted up exclusively for the passenger service. Handsomely furnished dining rooms are 
on the main deck, from which an uninterrupted view can be had of the picturesque scenery 
for which the Hudson is renowned. A fine orchestra is attached to each steamer, and 
Drawing Rooms can be secured for private parties. Through tickets sold to all points. 

For all information apply to C. T. Van Santvoord, General Manager, and F.B. Hibbard 
General Ticket Agent, Desbrosses Street Pier, New York. 

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ELECTRIC SEARCH LIGHT EXCURSIONS. 

The steamer St. Lawrence of the 1000 Island Steamboat Company, and 
the New Island Wanderer of the Alexandria Bay Steamboat Company, 
make Electric Search Light tours among the Islands nightly dm-ing the 
season. The route is nearly the same as that of the daylight island tours, 
including the beautiful Canadian islands, and the effect of the powerful 
play of electric hght upon the islands and channels takes the beholder 
within the realm of enchantment. The custom of ilhuninating with 
myriad colored lanterns arranged in initials or devices, prevails very gener- 
ally among the cottages and hotels, and this charming effect, with the wel- 
come given the passing steamer with red fires and rockets, adds vastly to 
the pleasure of this beautiful and weird evening's experience. 

Seen under such conditions the lovely Thousand Islands take on even 
greater lovelmess. As the steamer speeds over the still depths, heading now 
this way, now that, avoiding a reef here and revealing an undreamed chan- 
nel there, the shifting stream of silvery radiance plays incessantly among 
the trees, discovering pretty cottages along the shores, or beating like drifts 
of snow against the broad fronts of the great hotels. 



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Issued every day during the vSunimer Season in the midst of the Fa- 
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hours before any other Daily reaches the River. The paper contains the Sporting News 
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AN ISLAND CHANNEL. 
(From a photograph by Hardy, Clayton.) 



Private Steam Yachts. 

Siesta H. H. "Warner, Rochester. 

Lotus Seeker E. R. Holden, Prest. D. L. & W. R. R. 

Valetta George M. Pullman, Chicago. 

ladieune W. C. Browning, New York. 

Gadabout Judge "W. W. Kennedy, Syracuse. 

W. B W. B. Haydeu, Columbus, 0. 

Calumet C. G. Emerv, New York. 

Jessie N G. T. Rafter'ty, Pittsburg. 

Mamie C A. E. Clark, Chicago. 

Edith W. E Lewis, Pittsburg. 

Una H. A. Laughlin, Pittsburg. 

Olivia Charles Hayden, New York. 

Cuba M. Chauncey, New York. 

Mascot C. B. Orcuit, New York. 

Ella J. H. Oliphant, Brooklyn. 

Idle Hour Green Bros., Amsterdam, N. Y. 

Alice Dr. ^y. N. Landon, Syracuse. 

Louise Chas. Hayden, New York. 

For the inf oi'mation of the owners of private yachts, the New York Yacht 
Club has published the following measurements of the St. Lawrence canals : 
Lachine system of canals, 8}4 miles ; 5 locks : depth on sills, 9 to 10 
feet. Lake St. Louis, lo'i miles. The Beauharnois Canal, 11^ miles ; 9 
locks; depth, 9 feet. Lake St. Francis, oiy, miles. The Cornwall Canal, 
11} 2 miles ; 9 locks; depth of water, 9 feet. Farians Point Canal, three- 
quarters of a mile ; 1 lock ; depth, 9 feet. Rapide Plot Canal, 4 miles ; 2 
locks; depth, 9 feet. Galops Canal, 75.8 miles; 3 locks; depth, 9 feet. 
This last lock brings one to Lake Ontario. After Lake Ontario the Wel- 
land Canal, 2634: miles ; 26 locks ; depth 14 feet. 

The Collins Bay Rafting and Forwarding Company, Collins Bay, 
Ontario, Canada, is supplied with all the appliances for lifting vessels 
tlu'ough from IMontreal to Lake Ontario, and also through the Welland 
Canal if desired. The charge for the round trip will be as follows : With 
two pontoons, |1,000; with four pontoons, $1,500; with six pontoons, 
$1,750. Saihng yachts, for towage from Lachine to Prescott and return, 
$200 to |400, according to size. 

Yachts must not exceed 183 feet in length, 28 feet beam and 14 feet 
draft. Pontoons are furnished by the above company at Lachine. 

Steam Yachts for Charter. 

C. W. Crossmou Capt. H. W. Visger. 

Edith Capt. E. W. A'isger, 

Nightingale Capt. H. S. Johnston. 

Valetta Capt. Charles Bright. 

Minnie Capt. W. T. Westcott. 

Lucille Capt. David Wagoner. 

H. R. Clark Capt. J. M. Comstock. 

R. H. Southgate Capt. D. Springer. 

Ella J. H. Oliphant (owner). 

Franklin. . Capt. F. Hunt. 

Sirius Andrew Duryea. 

Nettie Capt. W. E. Smith, 

Alert Capt. H. S. Johnston. 

Juniata. ...Capt. James Rattray. 
Daisv A. A. Lavare. 




SMALL YACHT EXCURSIONS. 

For those who wish to hire a yacht and simply cruise among the islands 
there is plentiful variety as to route. The following trips may be especially 
recommended, all of which may be made from either of the great tourist 
hotels about equally well. 

To " Halliday's," on the Kingston route, to the Old Fort Carleton Island, 
on the Cape Vincent route, to Gananoque via Eel Bay, to Fiddler's Elbow 
and the Lost Channel, upon the Daily Island exciu'sion route 

To the '■ Lake of the Isles," via Westminster Park, to "'The Rift," a 
narrow and romantic stream connecting the Canadian Channel with the 
Lake of the Isles. It forms the national boimdary line and one may toss an 
apple from the United States into Canada across the rivulet. 

This season yachts drawing 2^ or 3 feet of water can pass through with 
care. A quaint feature of the Rift is the little church upon the Canadian side, 
the work of an earnest but somewhat odd clerical genius, who presides over 
the spiritual affairs of the few island families who live in the vicinity. 




AT OHIULE POINT l.N THE RIFT. 
Canada and the United States. 



Ogdensburg is within the range of a day's steam yachting, and a pleas- 
ant trip may be made along the main shore of the American side below 
Alexandria Bay to Cedar Island and Chippewa Bay. Shoals are numerous 
hereabout, and a good pilot is needed. 

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A trim, true cedar boat, the handsomest afloat. 

With center-board and sail, and nickeled locks on rail. 

That's the craft. 
An island-studded stream, fair as an artist's dream. 
O'er reedy beds to drag, on rocky shoals to lag. 

That's the place. 
A fluted silver spoon, as lustrous as full moon, 
Which bears the name of Skinner, or else a lively minnow. 

That's the bait. 
A sudden, savage bite, from fish as dark as night, 
See there ! He's fighting yet, tho' in the landing-net. 

That's that bass. 
The oarsman's skill is ijraised. His hand to heaven is raised. 
It holds a small, black bottle. A gurgle iu his throttle. 

That's the stuff. W. Schachtel. 

The oarsmau is also your cook, and you'll like bis cooking. A. reference to the 
map will indicate a large number of good dining places, but, as a matter of fact 
there are thousands of cozy nooks in the myriad channels where boats may be 
landed and a dinner tire safely started. No excursionist, fishing upon his own 
account should build a fire. In so doing he assumes a heavy and sometimes costly 
responsibility. 

At your hotel a lunch of substantial character will be supplied free of charge. 
It should be ordered tho previous evening. The boatman should get this, and also 
the minnows for bait, the latter being extra. Lake shinera or brook minnows, 
which are plump, largo and black on the backs, should be taken if possible, but are 
often unobtainable. As a generallhing the boatmen are honest and reliable, but it is 
well to be on guard against the " minnow sharp." Poor bait wastes the angler's time 
and disturbs his pleasure. 

AN ISLAND DINNER. 

The writer feels it to be a mailer of duty to beg that ihe stranger who may 
read this while at the Islands, will not depart until he or she has known the joys 
of an Island dinner. This is the one thing that will bring the visitor back in 
other years. The charms of tranquil scenery may be forgotten, but the memory of 
the appetite that day, and that dinner of freshly caught fish, broiled under the 




shade of the trees aad served beside the lapping waters, will always be preserved. 
It is best to join a little party of congenial people and engage a steam yacht with 
a boat and oarsman for each couple. Then the best fishing grounds and wildest 
portions of the islands may be reached, but if this can not be done, hire an oars- 




GETTING DINNEK. 

man who has a good, clean boat. To the timid it may be well to say that the St. 
Lawrence river skiff used in this section is about the safest boat in the world, and 
there is no remembered instance of a drowning case, when a professional oarsman 
was in charge of the craft. The price charged by the boatman for his boat and 
services is f 3.00 per day. 

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THE ISLANDS IN fllDSUnnER. 

The sky there bhishes a rosy tint, 
Where rays of sunshine the morning gUnt; 
And the sheen of the moon, when evening bends. 
In brilliant lustre to earth descends. 
The stars then glitter with gayer beams 
When night lets her drapery fall in ch-eams, 
And the links that fetter our fanoy break 
As we gaze on the wonders, but half awake. 

Sir Launfal, starting on his pilgrimage in search of the Holy Grail, 
could not have looked upon days more " rare " than these. One's spiritual 
barometer rises with a glorious rush as one drinks in with a deep breath this 
pure, sweet air, full of heavenly, health-giving qualities as revivifying to 
city folk as draughts of sunshine wine. 

Forgotten is white-shrouded winter with his gray pall of clouds and his 
biting breath. Next winter seems a long way off, and we turn our thoughts 
from it as from an unpleasant premonition. Winter never is more cheer- 
less than when thought of under the spell of those midsummer days. 

But what need to think of blizzards when summer, glad, bounteous 
summer is here— a balm to the weary, a rest to the heavy laden? We poor 
comers, poor with the poverty of energies expended in the toils or the 
pleasures of our winter lives, have reason each year to count these Thousand 
Isles among our greatest mercies. The deep restfulness of the kaleidoscopic 
life which we can enter into or not, as the spirit moves, the enchanting 
natural beauties all about, of which one wearies not, are delightful factors 
likely to prolong life and sweeten it with a foretaste of heaven. 

The joyful return of old Islanders to their summer nests A%'ith fresh 
ideas of summer life, the coming of new ones to new homes with enthusi- 
astic voice and eye for everything and everybody, go to make much of the 
charm of this paradise of places— or, rather, this place of paradises. Nature 
and art have worked most amiably and happily together here, and a sail or 
row from isle to isle must be convincing proof that such a combination of 
forces is the happiest and most comfortable. 

No doubt there was a charm in the primitive quiet of this dream realm, 
with its pellucid waters and its birch bark canoe, Indian-laden, but there 
is far more of beauty, grace and life in these poetic summer homes, or in 
the steam yacht with its merry excursionists. The St. Lawrence was never 
so grand and fair as noir — happy now. 

The wondrous summer beauties of the isles are not all. Can we leave 
unmentioned, the attractiveness of their summer guests, young and old? 
How many are the strong friendships made here which it has been a joy to 
maintain! How many pleasant memories have been stored away to serve 
as brighteners to winter hours of discontent ! 

Gay escapades and camp-fire scenes have retained an after glow of life 
and fun suflScient to bring a smile whenever thought of. Quiet talks, the 
influences of which go far beyond the hour and help one over hard places 
in less sunny days : lazy floatings with a much-loved friend, or a chance 
harmonious acquaintance who knows when to talk and when to be silent — 
these, and more, — much more, make up the enchanting summer Ufe among 
our peerless Thousand Isles. 

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Who would not swear allegiance to such a realm and devote his best 
energies to the promotion of its welfare, teUing of its attractions, with lip 
and pen, to all mankind, that they be moved to come, and see, and taste ? 

BREEZES. 

Oh weel I mind, oh weel I mind, 

Tho' now my locks are snow. 
How oft lan^syne I sought to find 

What made the bellows blow ! 
How, cuddling on my grannie's knee, 

I questioned night and day. 
And still the thing that puzzled me 

Was, where the wind came frae. 

Not the least interesting of the daily processes of out-door nature among 
the islands is the question of wind. Indeed, there does not seem any room 
for question, at least dur- 
ing July and August ; 
for the midday breeze 
from the West is about 
as regular an institution 
as dinner, varied, to be 
sure, at rare intervals 
with a "norther," which 
comes down upon us 
from Labrador as cool 
and often as fierce, in its 
way, as the prototype 
which lashes the lonely 
waters of the Gulf of 
Mexico into a fury and 
drives the thin-blooded 
sons of the Aztecs fur- 
ther into their zerapes. 
The St. Lawrence breeze 
is an important asset in 
the sum of advantages 
the region has to offer. It sweeps down across the broad bosom of Ontario 
and effectually stimulates the indolent and perhaps tired occupants of the 
piazzas into a desire for action. It forms a conspiracy with the sim to tan the 
wan cheek of the city girl and the hands of the piscatorially inclined clerk. 

To the boatman it is a joy, for he can then drop his oars and up with 
his " sprit." 

It sways the hammock and renders ^^ohan music through the nodding 
pines. 

It makes people hungry. Each morning and evening is a blessed calm. 
The interval is given to the increase and decline of the winds. 

Much of the time it is too fresh in the open reaches between the islands 
for smaU craft, which must hover beliind the lea of headlands until it is 




THOUSAND ISLAND RACING SKIFF. 



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passed. There are grand days in early September when even the staunch 
steamboats that run upon the local circuits between Cape Vincent or 
Clayton and the " Bay " have a hard time of it. 

Then the great green billows advance in stately array, curling over 
the shoals and beating ineffectually against the rocky exposures of the 
islands. 

Then there is the capricious and coqviettish breeze which sometimes 
comes along after a hot day, and tempts people to sail away for miles, with 
the promise of an equally easy return, and then turns and blows "dead 
ahead," against which they must pull or tack back again. 

Little betrayals of this kind are readily forgiven, however, for Boreas 
is our best servant, take him all in all, and if our daily plans conform to 
his inclination, we get along -with him with very little trouble ; for, re- 
membering that " it's an ill wind that blows nobody good," it is pretty 
certain that somebody's ends are served, no matter from what qviarter it 
may blow. 

AUTUHN DAY5. 

The fairest time of all may be 

September's golden days. 
Press on, though summer waneth, 

And falter not for fear; 
For God can make the autumn 

The glory of the year. 

Springtime and summer are each beautiful in their own particular 
-way, but among these northern lake lands all the months that have gone 
before lead up to September, while the two that succeed bring us back 
from the dreams that we have dreamed for a month, and lead us by gentle 
steps down to the endurance of bitter cold, the changes not only of seasons, 
but in human affairs and lives which must intervene before another 
perfect spell shall rest like a benison upon these waters again, and once 
more find us (so let us hope) floating idly upon the quiet flood now but 
seldom furrowed by the speeding steam yacht, or broken by the cumbrous, 
laboring tow-boat. 

It is now that the breezes come so softly over the mirrored waters that 
they do not even break the enamel of the surface — breezes as warm and 
sensuous as the zephyrs that sweep among the palm-fronds in Carribbean 
forests, or waft along the parti-colored sails of the Adriatic. 

Now each inlet is mirrored in a reverse duplicate. It is now that in 
minnow-land a rumor grows that the summer fishermen, who have cruelly 
imjialed luyriads of their fellows ui:»on barbed and barbarous hooks, have 
gone away, and that it is safe to seek the haunts of June. 

In September, the boatman who still keeps on fishing, not so much 
because he wants fish, as from the impulse of habit, mourns that the noble 
pickerel, and nobler muscallonge he throws upon the dock at evening, call 
no admiring concourse of city folks around them. 

About this time the late and unfashionable cottager who slays, lets liis 
soul go out in commiseration of those who do not. 

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Now is it that, floating along, we presently discover unsuspected reefs 
and caverns in the sunlit depths of the river. 

The ducks, too, begin to appear in pairs, quartettes and dozens, and 
toward evening, as the cool north wind freshens, the plaintive note of the 
loon comes, like the last despairing cry of the drowning, from the gather- 
ing gloom. 

Now comes the time when the fire-i)lace, hitherto esteemed solely for 
its decorative effect, assumes an important part in the domestic belongings. 
There is the magic of gi-eat content in drawn curtains and only the 
light of fitful flames and the glowing embers of well-seasoned hickory. 

There is good cheer in the little circle which gathers around the camp- 
fire now, and song follows song or story until well nigh midnight. 

Standing upon the liillside along the half -tilled main-shore the islands 
are seen, morning, noon and night, dimly through the soft haze, floating in 
an infinitude of distance. 

Perfect days — golden links in the chain of the year. Full gladness 
seems to pervade the earth : death, sorrow and all evil things seem 
banished vmtil a more fitting time shall remind us that we are mortal. 

GEOGRAPHICAL ITEM5 OF INTEREST. 

Jefferson County is situated in the northern part of the State, and is 
bounded as follows : Northeast by St. Lawrence County, northwest by St. 
Lawrence River, west by Lake Ontario, south by Oswego County and east 
by Lewis County. The superficial area of the county is 733,585 acres, or 
eleven hundred and forty-six square miles. 

The special features of the county are Lake Ontario and the St. Law- 
rence River. The main indentations of the lake are the Black River (for- 
merly called Hungry) Bay, Chaumont, Henderson and Griffin's Bajs. Black 
River Bay is located in the town of Sacket's Harbor, and is not surpassed 
by any on the upper lakes for capacity, depth of water and safety. It is 
completely landlocked and surrounded by a bold escarpment of Trenton 
limestone, varying from the water's edge to thirty feet in height. Hender- 
son, Chaumont, Griffin's, and a small inlet called 
Three Mile Bay, are arms of Black River Bay ; all 

included cover an area of about sixty square miles. 

The principal islands attached to the county 

are Wells, Grindstone and Carlton islands, in the 

St. Lawrence, and Grenadier, Galloo and Stony 

Islands in Lake Ontario. Besides these there are 

many smaller ones, including a number at the 

mouth of the Black River and in Chaumont bays, 

and a portion of the archipelago known as the 

" Thousand Islands," in the River St. Lawrence. 

Among the most prominent headlands and capes 

are Stony Point Sixtown Point, Pillar Point. 

Point Peninsula and Tibbett's Point. There are 

at least twenty small lakes in the county, of which 

ten are in the towns of Theresa and Alexandria, 

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four in Ellisburg, two in Antwerp, two in Henderson, and one each 
in Orleans and Pamelia, Champion and Rutland. The largest is Butter- 
field Lake, lying between Theresa and Alexandria, and is about four miles 
in length. The next of importance are Perch Lake, in Orleans and PameHa, 
which is nearly three miles in length, and Pleasant Lake in Champion, 
which is about two miles long. The county is almost wholly drained by 
Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence. The most important of the interior 
streams is Black River, which drains about one-fourth part of the country, 
passing through a little south of the center. This stream furnishes a very 
large amount of water power ; it being estimated as high as one hundred 
and thirty-five thousand three hundred and sixty horse-power in the dry 
season, within the county alone. The other principal streams are Indian 
River, a branch of the Oswe gatchie ; Chaumont River, flowing into Chau- 
mont Bay ; Perch River, which drains Perch Lake and discharges into 
Black River Bay ; the two branches of Sandy Creek, in the south part of the 
county ; Stony Creek in Henderson and Adams ; and Mill Creek in Houns- 
field ; the last four flowing into Lake Ontario south of Black River. 

ORIGIN OF LOCAL NAMES. 

Upon old maps of Northern New York the name of Castorland appears. 
It was^a city upon paper, located eight miles north of Lowville upon the 
Utica and Black River Railroad, where trains stop for meals, and, indeed, 
stiU figures as a station upon the time-table of that line. 

In or about the year 1793, a French traveler, named James D. LeRay 
de Chaumont, came to the St. Lawrence. He was doubtless one of the 
same family of Protestant Chaumonts of which a member was saved from 
the galleys, through the humane influence of Voltaire, whither he had been 
condemned for religion's sake. 

Tliis traveler was concerned in the promotion of an ideal colony, the 
prospectus issued in Paris which set forth in the most glowing terms the 
splendid future of the region, under the influence of which many French 
people, like their countrymen who pinned their faith to George Law's 
greater Louisiana bubble, either emigrated to this promised land or freely 
bought its bonds. The fever for emigration, too, was undoubtedly stimu- 
lated by the disordered political conditions surroimding the throne of Louis 
XIV. , and which in that year resulted in his execution. Chaumont, who 
verified his own faith in the region by coming hither with his family, has 
done much to impress his individuality upon the river in the names he 
bestowed upon leading points, and which are still preserved. 

Alexandria Bay was named by him after a daughter, and here, it is 
recorded, that J. D. Le Ray (the Chaumont having been dropped under 
republican influences) built the first tavern in 1818. 

Cape Vincent was named in honor of the son of de Chaumont, and 
Tlieresa, after another daughter. Chaumont Bay perpetuates the memory 
of the enterprising Frenchman himself. 

The village of Clayton, originally French Creek, was called Cornelia 
until 1823, when it was rechristened Clayton, presumably in honor of the 
Delaware Senator of that name. 

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OLD FORT CARLETON. 



Fort Carleton stands upon a commanding plateau looking towards the 
"blue waters of the lake. Projected from its base is a peninsula which 
spreads to the right and left like the letter " T," thus forming two charming 
bays. Upon tliis projection are built several pretty cottages, and the sum- 
mer clvib-houses of merry coteries from Utica and Ithaca. 

The American Channel is at this point nearly, or quite, two miles in 
■vsddth. The dreaded ' ' Feather-bed Shoals " are spread like coral reefs over 
most of its width, proving anything but a feather-bed to the unhappy 
mariner who strikes 
them. The deep water 
is close under the 
shadow of the fort. Its 
admirable site will thus 
be appreciated. 

Several huge stone 
chimneys, the only feat- 
ures seen from the river, 
still mark the site of 
former barracks and 
cook houses. A single 
oak timber of the sally- 
jK)it still bridges the 
trench ; hardy shrub 
bery grows where the 
officers' quarters stood, and a well, wide and deep, hides truth beneath tons 
of debris, thrown into its open mouth by generations of \\-ide mouthed 
yokels and careless travelers. We are told that beneath the clear waters of 
the northwest bay we may see the frame of a gunboat, scuttled and sunk 
here once upon a time. The view from the grassy earthwork is superb. 
The wide beginning of the St. Lawrence is all before us, and far beyond 
Tests Ontario. Cape Vincent shimmers in the summer heat five miles away. 
Fishing parties dot the shoals, clouds of white canvas are spread fi'om the 
tall spars of trading schooners, and, perchance, a grain steamer from 
Deti'oit stains the horizon with the lilack vapor from her soft-coal fuel. 
Uljon this beautiful spot Carleton Island Park has been established by 
Messrs. Folger Bros., the well-known steamboat managers of Kingston, 
Canada, and Mr. S.B. Hance, of Cape Vincent, and considerable has already 
been done in the way of improvement. 




JS^*? 



OLD FORT CARLETON. 



FROn THE ISLANDS TO THE LACHINE. 



In leaving the Thousand Islands for Montreal upon the steamer as she 
comes along in the morning, the wise tourist, should he have breakfasted 
before coming upon board, will select a comfortable outlook fore c>r aft, and 
gathering his coterie (if blessed with friends upon Ms travels), will adjust 
himself and them for a long and quiet all day's x'ide. 

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Scattering islands, many of them quite as wild as when the white man 
first voyaged here, are passed all the way down to Brockville, where 
the Thousand Island system terminates in a group called the " Three 
Sisters." 

Brockville is a substantial Canadian city of 7,000 people. It is one 
hundred and twenty-six miles from Montreal by the river. The reader will 

note the large number 
of fine private proper- 
ties along the rugged 
river front, both above 
and below the town. 
Immediately opposite is 
the American town of 
Morristown, which is 
upon the line of the R. 
W. & O. R. R. 

Fourteen miles be- 
yond, the Canadian 
town of Prescott and the 
American city of Og- 
densburg stand vis-a-vis 
upon the banks of the 
river. Prescott has a 
popvilation of about 
3,000, and bears the 
sohd air for which all 
Canadian towns are 
famous. A railway con- 
nects the St. Lawrence 
at this point with Otta- 
wa, the Canadian capi- 
tal. Travelers to whom the voyage down the rapids is familiar, will find 
the rail trip to Ottawa and steamer voyage down the wild and beautiful 
Ottawa a very diverting experience. 

Ogdensburg, the largest and most afiiuent place in northern New York, 
merits more than a passing notice. It is the focal point of three lines of 
railroads, and a depot for a vast transhipment of grain and lumber from 
the West. 

Five miles below Ogdensburg is Chimney Island, where vestiges of 
French fortifications still exist, and immediately below are the first of the 
series of rapids, the Gallopes, and shortly thereafter the Rapide de Plat is met. 
Neither of these swift places are especially exciting, but they serve as a 
preliminary to the great Long Sault (ijrouounced long sou), which is next 
in order. A long reach of smooth water intervenes, however, during 
which we pass the small American town of Waddington and the attractive 
Canadian city of Morrisburg. Just below tliis place is the battlefield of 
Chrisler's Farm, where an engagement occurred in 1813, between British 




ONE OF Till 



VTI'.EAL BOATS. 



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and American forces, wliile the latter were marcliing to the capture of 
Montreal and Quebec. 

Over upon the American side is Massena Landing, whence a stage con- 
necting with a steam ferry mns to the fine old medicinal resort known as 
Massena Springs, which, aside from its picturesque and healtliful location, 
the excellent Hatfield House, and good fishing, boasts remarkably strong 
and potent sulphur waters. 

Below this point the steamer, well fitted for her daily task of breasting 
the Avild surges of the rapids, turns in the swift current, and a mile ahead 
the passengers see the white, stormy waters of the Long Bault stretching 
from shore to shore. Now the real fun begins. There is a sudden hush to 
the monotone of the steamer's pulsations. We are in the grasp of the 
current. Extra men are at the wheel, and others are aft in charge of a 
spare tiller. If you are inclined to be nervous now, remember that 
steamers have been going down here ever since 1840, and no passenger- 
vessel has ever been wrecked in the rapids. 

The first plunge is over a cascade at " the cellar,"' and is exhilarating. 
We are no sooner into the vast expanse of broken waters than fresh sensa- 
tions await us. Look at the shore ! Heavens, how we slide along. Now 
across our way a vast green billow, like the oncoming surge of the ocean 
upon soundings after a nor'easter, disputes our passage. It is of the beauti- 
ful green where the sunlight shows through its wedge-like cap that one 
sees upon tlie coral beds of Nassau, or at the deep center of the Horseshoe 
Fall at Niagara, or in drug store jars. It does not rise and fall, advance 
and recede. It simply stands there forever, a vast wall of water through 
which we cleave our way with a fierce brief struggle, only to meet a 
second, a third, a fourth like wave beyond. Guide books have falsely told 
a generation that the Long Sault is nine miles in length. It is supposable 
that the first guide-book writer was told this by a reckless deckhand, and 
recording it, it has been taken as gospel by every subsequent cribbing guide- 
book writer who has touched upon the subject. 

The veritable rapids are scarce a mile and a half in length, but there is 
a continuance of reasonably swift water for several miles further. The 
actual fight between the steamer and the angry billows is over in less than 
three minutes. 

The important town of Cornwall, where several large factories are- 
situated, is shortly seen upon the C^anadian shore. From this point to 
Dickinson's Landing, eleven miles above, a canal is built, to enable vessels 
to return up the river. Similar canals are built around each of the rapids, 
and are excellent examples of thoroughly good engineering. 

After leaving Cornwall we bid good-by to American soil, for here the 
" compromise line," forming the national boundary just north of the forty- 
fifth parallel, intersects the river. 

It is interesting to note, in this connection, that tliis line exists through 
a faulty original survey. During the adjninistration of Tyler in '43, a 
boundary commission, consisting of Daniel Webster and Lord Ashburton, 
it was found that a true line on the parallel would throw several American 

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towns, including Rouse's Point, into Canada, and it was wisely arranged 
to leave the line as originally found . 

Four miles below Cornwall the Indian village of St. Regis is noted ujDon 
the right shore. The boundary line is said to bisect the place. The 
inhabitants, like aU of the aboriginal remnants in the French Canadian 
country, are all devout Catholics, and the good cure is the highest authority 
they know. 

As the good steamer emerges upon the broad Lake St. Francis, dinner 
is announced, and the reader may safely forego his outlook for a time, 
as the transit of the lake will occupy an hour and a half at least, as it 
is twenty- five miles long. 

Over upon the left shore of the lake stands the village of Lancaster, and 
when the river tires of its breathing spell, wliile loitering in the guise of a 
lake, and resolves to be a river once more, it dashes off impetuously just 
after leaving the village of Coteau du Lac, which you have just seen peej)- 
ing above the trees, and carries us headlong down the " Coteau Rapids," 
which are about two miles long, then the " Cedars," three miles, and the 
■" Cascades," of which the Split Rock Rapid is the most formidable and 
dangerous looking. At the Coteau we pass under the great international 
bridge recently completed. There is enough, indeed within the score of 
miles covering this part of the day's experience to afford excitement and 
interest for a year of ordinary travel. The village at the foot of the Cascades 
is Beauharnois, and now a second lake is met, as if the river dreaded the final 
plunge down the famous Lachine. Lake St. Peter is about twelve miles 
across to the village of Lachine, which, in turn, is about nine miles from 
Montreal. 

AND NOW THE LACHINE! 

The sun sinks in yon western sea of gold. 
Among the isles of amethyst fringed with fire. 

Against whose glory — purple, clear and cold — 
Stand roof and bridge and cathedral spire. 

" There's Mount Royal," says a passenger, as we sit upon the foi'ward 
deck. 

We see in the blue distance its bold outline traced against the mellow 
northern sky, the profile of the promontory, and from its base, a thin, wide 
cloud of smoke drifting away from the city. Smoke escaping from a 
thousand chimneys, the funnels of great steamships, and all the fuel-con- 
suming devices of a great industrial center. 

Mount Royal is hardly less imposing than the rugged promontory of 
Quebec, which we are to visit later. 

The village of Lachine, now robbed of much of its commerciol import- 
ance (for it was, before the canal was built, tlie distributing and loading- 
point for all the vast marine traffic of the interior), is now simply a pictur- 
esque suburb of the city. Its origin is as old as that of the city itself. The 
liardy discoverers, zealous Jesuits, and ambitious leaders who sought to 
perfect a cordon of outposts that should check both Spanish and Anglo- 
Saxon progress westward, managed to earn, through their intrigues with 
the Hurons, Algonquins and Ottawas, and by bad faith with the Iroquois, 

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the hati-ed of this latter warlike and powerful people, and in the year 1689 — 
a teiTible item among the long list of aboriginal cruelties then perpetrated — 
the pretty yillage was destroyed and its entire population butchered in a 
single night, ex cept 
about one hundred pris- 
oners, who were carried 
across the river and tor- 
tured at the stake the 
following night. 

The reader may ask 
why the cui'iovis name 
L(i Cliine (The China) 
is applied to this point 
It is said that the earlier 
voyagers believed that 
the St. Lawrence opened 
a way to the Pacific, 
and therefore to the 
Flowery Kingdom 
From the deck of 
the steamer the 
passenger may see 
the bold outline, 
standing out a- 
gainst the sunset, 
of a huge stone 
watch-tower, and 
if close enough the crumbling remains of two stone forts, built to protect 
the settlements along Lake St. Louis from the savages. 

Onward forges our speedy craft, and ere long the troubled waters of 
Lachine are seen far ahead, a snowy bi'eastwork across our path. The lake 
is again a river. We are abreast the village of Lachine where the canal 
from Montreal debo^tehes into the St. Lawrence. The muddy Ottawa pours 
its tide into the pure blue waters in which we have voyaged since mornmg, 
as the Missouri pollutes the Mississippi. At the Iroquois village of Caugh- 
nawaga, a hamlet of the remnants of the aboriginal inhabitants, the pilot 
comes aboard. Here is another new bridge spanning the river built by the 
great Canadian Pacific Line. The toui'ists. warned by every writer upon the 
topic of the rapids, throng to the starboard as the steamer's paddles cease to 
revolve, and watch with interest the energetic rowing of a couple of Indian 
boatmen in a bateau. A heavily-built, swarthy man paddles at the stern. He 
is the essence of good nature. We are drifting steadily down toward the rapid . 
The heavy man clambe.'s up the guards, the bell signals '" go ahead," and the 
Indian pilot takes supreme command at the wheel, assisted by an apprentice 
Indian, on whom his mantle will fall some day. The white steersmen light 
their pipes and enjoy their respite from duty. Are the Indians really a 
necessity? Quien sabe. It is the custom of the river, and the passengers 
remember the incident when every other feature of the trip is hazy and 

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DOWN THE LACHINE. 



covered with the dust of forgotfulness that gathers over the events of by- 
gone years. A Httle while later and we are in the vortex. The current 
grows swifter and swifter. All the bosom of the river is covered with reefs 
and rocks. All the mighty ovitpouring of the stream is pent up in a single 
channel. The boat heads tliis way and that, then the bottom of the river 
seems to fall out Down we plunge ! and onward, straight toward a rocky 
islet ! Which side? Just as destruction seems imminent, the vessel sweeps 
round to the right and shoots like an arrow between two sunken ledges. We 
are through and may look back up the watery hill we have descended, and 
admire the courage of the men who first navigated this wonderful channel. 
In the slack water just upon the edge of the racing current which still bears 
us on are Indians fishing placidly from dug-out or birch canoes. 

The once marvelous Victoria Bridge comes into view. In a few 
moments we steam beneath it and swing around the dangerous shoals that 
bar the terminus of deep water navigation, and heading up stream are 
speedily at the lock, within which, as the steamer rises to the upper level 
the passengers are delivered over to the tender mercies of the coachies and 
' • 'bus " men. But be not afraid, for there is a vmif orm rate of twenty-five 
cents for coach fare here, and you will not be swindled. You are no longer 
in the fr^ee and glorious domain of Uncle Sam. 

nONTREAL. 

Montreal is the brightest, busiest, and most metropolitan of Canadian 
cities. It has a population of 140,000. Below the Lachine Rapid, the river 
becomes navigable for the largest sea-going vessels, and the wharves of the 
city are lined with great steamships. Montreal dates its beginning about 
1535. In 1750 the English gained Monti-eal from the French. 

Many of the streets in the lower or older portion of the city have an 
intensely French appearance. Upon the elevated hills more remote from the 
river, the fine homes of the wealthy class are found. In walking or riding 
about the city, the stranger cannot fail in being struck with the solidity and 
massive effect of many jiublic and corporate buildings. They seem to stand 
as an evidence of the endurance of the British character wherever found. 

Places of general interest are not wanting in Montreal. Upon Great St. 
James Street, the Post Office and Bank of British North America attract 
attention. Upon Notre Dame Street stands the Court House, and near by is 
the old Government House. 

The Nelson Monument, time stained but dignified, stands at the head of 
Jacques Cartier Square. 

The favorite promenade is the Champs de Mars. Military music may be 
often enjoyed here during summer evenings. 

Bonsecours Market is one of the finest structures in the city. 

The Cathedral of Notre Dame is said to be the largest church edifice in 
America The view from its tower is well worth the fatigue of the ascent. 
Montreal College. Jesuits' College, McGill College, the English Cathedral, 
are all well worth the stranger's attention. 

The hackney system of Montreal is uniform and cheap, a fact that the 
authorities of many American cities might learn to advantage. 

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The Windsor, 



MONTREAL. 

G. W. SWETT, Manager, 



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LUXURIOUS AND HOMELIKE IN ITS FURNISHINGS; - 



PICTURESQUE AND CENTRAL IN ITS LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS : 
CUISINE EQUAL TO ANY HOTEL IN THE WORLD; 



FRONTING DOMINION SQUARE AND GARDENS; 



THE "CHAMPS ELYSEES" OF MONTREAL. 

TOURISTS will greatly enhance the pleasure of their visit to Montreal and be in 
close proximity to the points of interest by staying at the ' WINDSOR." 



RATES— $4.00 TO $5.00 PER DAY. 



Rooms secured in advance, free of charge, by applying to 

R. L. MOSELEY, agent, 

At News vSt.\nd or Marsden House, " Alexandri.a. Bay." 



ELECTRIC CARS PASS THE DOORS FOR ALL PARTS OF THE CITY 

AND DEPOTS. 

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The visitor should by all means enjoy the drive to the summit and 
around Mount Royal Park. 

Montreal deserves weU. of the traveling public because of her excep- 
tionally excellent hotels. The great Windsor Hotel, located in the most 
attractive portion of the city, is well-known to all Americans who pass, 
through the Canadian metropolis. It has few equals, in all points of excel- 
lence, upon the continent. 

The Balmoral Hotel, upon Notre Dame St , one block from Victoria. 
Square, has been re-fitted during the past winter at a very large outlay ; 
electricity, and improved sanitary appliances have been introduced through- 
out. 

Travelers, however accustomed to the luxury of great American and 
European hotels, will find httle to criticise at either of these fine houses. 

HISTORICAL. 

Jacques Cartier, known as " the corsair," a native of St. Malo, departed 
from that port upon his second voyage to the mysterious coast of Labrador, 
in the spring of 1535, and upon August 10th, St. Lawrence's day, entered 
the broad bay which forms the debouchere of the great river of the north. 

Cartier sailed up the river to the island which was afterwards known as 
Orleans, near Quebec ; and on October 2d, approached the Indian village, 
Hochelaga. The following day he visited the mountain near the village, 
and named it Mount Royal — afterwards known as Montreal. In this way 
the " great river of Canada" became first known to Europe. 

In the early maps and reports, the name of the river varies. It is called 
the ' ' River of Hochelaga ;" ' ' The River of the Iroquois ;" ' ' The Cadaraqui ;"" 
" The great river of Canada." But the name first given by Cartier to the- 
St Johns finally prevailed ; and as the discovery of Menendez is commemo- 
rated by "St Avigustine." So the great river which Cartier first saw. 
retained the name of the patron saint of the day on which he discovered it. 

QUEBEC. 

The picturesque "walled city of the north" is so near Montreal, that 
tourists who have reached the latter point, very generally continue down 
by rail or steamer, to spend a day or so among its numerous places of 
interest, the upper town is built upon a promontory under the shadow of 
its lofty citadel. 

It is here that the shops and best residences, as weU as the provincial 
government buildings are located. 

Dufferin Terrace afi'ords a grand view of the river and there is a fine- 
drive to the Plains of Abraham the scene of the great battle between the 
forces of Wolfe and Montcalm, in the course of which both commanders 
were fatally wounded. 

Another drive leads down through the old town and along the Beauport 
road to the Falls of Montmorenci. 

The St. Louis Hotel is located in the heart of the upper city and is. 
2)(ir excellence, the tourist hotel of Lower Canada. 

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JOne of tl7e mo^r 
I (enfral & ^le^a^ntij 
3 purni5hedflotel3" 

1 irvtb^ Oly 
^ccoirnnodatlon for 4oo^ue5t5' 

E. H. DUNHAM, 

Manager, 



HIS HOTEL HAS BEEN REFITTED DURING THE PAST 



'^T his 



WINTER AT A COST OF 



Seventy=Five Thousand Dollars 



AND IS TO-DAY THE FINEST EQUIPPED, BEST LIGHTED AND 
MOST COMFORTABLE HOTEL IN CANADA. TOURISTS VISITING 



MONTREAL WILL FIND THE 



^,^^ BALMORAL 



UP TO THE TIMES IN EVERY RESPECT. OUR RATES ARE 
AS LOW AS AT ANY FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. STRICT ATTENTION 
WILL BE PAID TO TELEGRAMS ORDERING ROOMS TO BE 



HELD. 



E. H. DUNHAM & CO., Proprietors. 



'A*^ vA'C^ ^A'C^ y.^^ Vj^^ y^^ y^^ y.r^ y^^ 



THE 

NEW ' The "HISTORICAL 

RPAITXVf PATRIOTIC" Spoon, 
DCALJ 1 Y • made only by us. 

* * t^ * * ^ ^ 
" DO WITHOUT SPOONS," IMPOSSIBLE ! ! ! 




The only Truly Canadian Spoon — " Le Canuck " Spoon. Do not leave the city without 
one. Another beautiful souvenir is the " Lachine Rapid Combination " Spoon, reminding 
you of your trip down the " St. Lawrence." These are leaders and beautifully got up. We 
have also an immense variety of other designs, such as the Victoria ; Prince of Wales ; 
Windsor; St. Lawrence; Mount Royal; Beaver and Maple Combination ; Snow Shoe and 
Toboggan ; Lacrosse National ; Patriotic ; Coat of Arms ; St. Peter's Cathedral ; Notre 
Dame Cathedral : Bow Knots ; Canadian Coin, Salts and Coffees, etc. 

Spoons, ranging in price, from 50 cents upwards. 



ORANGE, 

TEA .NO 
COFFEE 



SPOONS 



ALL 

STERLING 

SILVER. 



Our designs are original and tastily got up. There are some poor imitations in the 
city of some of our spoons. Be stive and get the originals from 



Splendidly as.sorted stock of Novelties 
for Touri.sts, in exclusive designs. Dia- 
monds at temptingly low prices. 

SOUVENIR RINGS. 

SOUVENIR WATCHES. 



COCHENTHALER, 

DIAMOND JEWELER, 

49 St. James St., MONTREAL. 



' Beautiful and brilliant " our stock of Diamonds. We have a splendid selection 
at temptingly low prices. 

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There are some excellent stores in Quebec and the attention of ladies is 
especially called to that of ^Mr Cochenthaler. the great dealer in souvenir 
spoons, and of G. R. Renfrew & Co., leading furriers, who enjoy a large 
trade with American visitors. 




"S Hie loWer t"^=^^===^— ■ 4 



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QUEBEC. 

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T. LOUIS HOTEL, i- 



QUEBEC, CANADA. 



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- 'T^he Sit. Iioui§ is the rrjost deli^h)t- 

- fully situated arjd only strictly firgt-class 

- l]otw:il in the city, beir)g o^W 100 \'ards 

- from tlje fanrious Oufferin "Terrace, frori] 

- which] the grandest view in the krjowr] 

- world may be l]ad^ ^^'^ witljin 5 nr)inute§s 

- of all p. p. i?»tation§ and S>tean]boat 

- li-aridifigs. ______ 

- (2ui§ine is urjexcelled in Canada. 

- Rooms are laroe and airy, and command 

- a ma<^nificer)t view from the \\dr]dow,?; of 

- the river and valley. . _ - _ 



REASONABLE. 



t^\2-9 «^^N2^' s^^^ ^\s^ ^>Nsx ^;\°^ c\^ 

°)^'Co °J°,<o °)^<o °)^<s^ °)^<s> °J^<o V^v^ V^\° V^v^ 

WM. G. O'NEILL, Manager. 

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BY SEALED APPOINTMENT. 



FURRIERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUE EN. 

G. R. RENFREW & CO., 

35 and 37 Buade Street, 

BRANCH : 
71 and 73 King Street, East, QUEBEC. 

TORONTO. 




^;i iriiirnii "^y-t'- -^■-^^'--^'^-''^^--'^ ■ - ^^^4,^^'- 



S- 



T0URI5T5 m 

The Largest Stock of 



vited to visit our estab= 
shment when in Quebec. 



^FINE FURSH-e^ 



in Canada always on view. 



EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS IN LADIES' SEALSKIN CAPES 
AND COATS. 

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UPON THE SAGL'ENAY. 



TO LAKE ST. JOHN AND THE 5AQUENAY RIVER. 

This season the Qviebec and Lake St. John Railway opens its new ex- 
tension to Cliicoutinii. 

This is a very impoi'tant addition to the system, by which tourists will 
be offered a round tri^j, namely : from Quebec to Lake St. John and thence 
to Chicoutimi by rail, and down the Saguenay and back to Quebec by 
water, by the well-known steamers of the Richelieu and Ontario Naviga- 
tion Co. 

It is no exaggeration to say that this trip, for grandeur of scenery, is 
unequalled in America. 

The proposed arrangements for passenger service to the Saguenay 
commencing on 1st Jvily, 1893. will be as follows : 

Passengers will leave Quebec at 8.30 A. M.. daily, except Sunday, 
arriving at Roberval, Lake St. John (190 miles), at 4.50 P. M. The train 
runs to the door of the new and magnificent Hotel Roberval, which has 
accommodation for 300 guests, and is equipped with luxurious furniture, 
hot and cold water baths, electric light, and every convenience of a first class 
city hotel. Here the traveler can enjoy an excellent dinner and a comfort- 
able night's rest. And, if he does not desire to make a longer stay, he may 
take the train early next morning for Chicoutimi. The run to that town 
(64 miles) will be made in two hours and a half, over a well finished, well 
ballasted road, built in the most substantial manner, and thoroughly 
equipped. Two trains, each way, daily. 

Trains will run to the steamboat wharf, at Chicoutimi, connecting with 
the magnificent Saguenay steamers of the Richelieu and Ontario Navigation 
Co , which by special arrangement with the railway, will leave Chicoutimi 
daily, except Monday, but including Sunday, in July and August, 1893, on 
the arrival of the train from Roberval. The run down the Saugenay will 
be made by daylight, the steamer reaching Riviere du Loup at about three in 
the afternoon, where passengers may either drive to Cacouna Hotel, or take 

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trains for points on the Intercolonial Railway, or go on by steamer to Murray 
Bay and Quebec. 

A longer stay at Koberval is. however, advised. In addition to excellent 
hotel accommodation. Lake St. John and the country surrounding it offer 
innumerable attractions. 

The Hotel Roberval is rim in connection, and is in daily communicatior, 
by steamer, with the "Island House," a new and commodious hotel Iniilt on 
an island of the Grand Discharge of Lake St. John, in the center of "Ouan- 
aniche" (fresh water salmon) fishing grounds. 

These hotels control the fishing rights of Lake St John and tributaries, 
all of wliich are free to their guests. 

The railway, from Quebec to Roberval, runs throvigh a coimtry of 
unsurpassed panoramic magnificence, which has been appropriately named 
the " Canadian Adirondacks." 

The chmate of Lake St. John is beautiful, and has been pronounced by 
leading physicians to be very beneficial for invaUds. A substantial, 
elegantly equipped steel framed steamer, the " Mistassini " with a capacity 
for 400 passengers, runs on Lake St. John, especially for the service 
between Hotel Roberval and the fishing grounds of the Grand Discharge. 
Besides this most jwpular resort at the northern end of the road, there are 
numerous other places on the railway line, such as Lake St. Joseph, St. 
Raymond and Lake Edward (the later famous for the finest trovit fishing in 
America), which are fully described in the folder, in a beautifully illustrated 
guide book, and in the several books and pamphlets issued by this company, 
copies of wliich are mailed free to applicants. 

Passengers preferring to return to Quebec by rail may leave Cliicou- 
timi daily, except Sunday, in the afternoon, and Roberval daily, except 
Saturday, at 8.30 P. M., arriving at Quebec at 6 A. M. daily, except 
Sunday. 

All day trains are equipped with elegant parlor cars, and night trains 
with comfortable sleeping cars. Upwards of a million dollars have been 
expended in improving the main line since it was opened for traffic from 
Quebec to Roberval, in the way of reducing grades and curves, additional 
ballast, new rolling stock and in terminals at Quebec — and we can safely 
say that the road is one of the best finished and equipped lines in Canada. 

THE HUDSON RIVER BY DAYLIGHT. 

The beautiful voyage up or down the peerless Hudson River upon 
either the "New York" or the "Albany,"" the splendid steamers of the 
"Day Line,"' may easily be included in any northern tour. Connection 
is made at Albany with the trains of the New York Central & Hudson 
River Railroad from the Thousand Islands or the West, and also with trains 
of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad from Montreal, the Adirondacks, Lake 
George and Saratoga. Taken either as the initial feature of a tour from 
the metropolis, or as the final touch of a pleasure trip, it is always cliarming 
and restful. Foreign visitors returning from the Columbian Exposition are 
esjiecially advised to arrange to make the return to New York via the " Day 
Line." 

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Opening of the Chicoutinii Hxteusiou, Juh- 1, 1S93. 
THE NEW ROUTE TO THE FAR-FAMED SAGUENAY, 

AND THE 

NLY rail route to the delightful summer re- 
sorts north of Quebec, through the 

CANADIAN ADIRONDACKS. 

Parlor and Sleeping Cars. Magnificent scenerj-. 
Beautiful Climate. 

Hotel Roberval, Lake St. John, has first-class 
accommodation for 300 guests. Daily communi- 
cation by new fast steamer across the lake, with 
the Island House, the centre of the " Ouananiche " 
fishing grounds, which are free to guests of the 
hotels. 

After July ist, trains will connect daily at Chi- 
«outimi with Sagueuay steamers for Quebec, day- 
light trip. 

For information as to hotels, apph^ to hotel 
managers ; for folders and guide books to ticket 
agents of all principal cities. A beautifully illus- 
trated guide book free on application. 
ALEX. HARDY, J. G. SCOTT, 

Gen. F. &. P. Agt , Sec. & Manager. 

QUEBEC, CAN. 



QUEBEC & LAKE ST JOHN RAILWA7. 

The New Roulr tu the 
FAR-FAMED SAGUENAY. 








ShM 



awrence 



Hall, 



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CACOUNA, F». O. 



Upon the Lake St. John and Sagueuay tour iu either direction, it is well worth while 
to stop oflf at Cacouua, upon the south shore of the St. Lawrence, aud sojourn at the great 
St. Lawrence Hall, the principal hotel of the lower river. 

Of all the places of resort on the lower St. Lawrence none is more deservedly popular 
than Cacouua. Of the beautj- of the position chosen for the Hall and the numerous villa 
residences, occupied chiefly by prominent families from the cities of Quebec and Montreal, 
too much cannot be said. The wide expanse of the majestic river, with the grand Lauren- 
tine outline on the north shore, never ceases to charm the eye from the early morn vmtil 
the last receding rays of the evening twilight. The gorgeous sunsets remind one of those 
witnessed from the summit of the Righi, or in the Bavarian Alps. Then again, there is 
alwaj's here an invigorating freshness in the air, so conducive to the restoration of health, 
and so grateful to those who have come down to escape the heated term. A thousand spots 
of sj'lvan beauty with shade are to be found along this ridge, the beautiful drive to River 
du Loup, the Portage and other places. In addition to all these natural advantages, there 
is a great charm in the social life which olitains here. Happy groups are to be found on 
the lawn tennis grounds of the private villas, thoroughly enjoying the game. The after- 
noons are generally devoted to the many drives iu the neighborhood, and almost every 
€vening are found assembled at the Hall a goodly number from the neighboring villas.t. 

Cacouna is reached bj' either steamer or special train service from Montreal and Quebec. 

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St Xawrcnce IRivcr Skifft 

••• Canoe S. Steam Xauncb Co. 
CLAYTON 
N.Y. 



♦J. ♦!* 4* 




The only builders of the 

GENUINE FAMOUS 

5t. Law rence 

River Skiff. 





c 


PADDLING 


A 

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RACING 


CRUISING 




i> 


AND 






h 


SAILING 






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every class of 

Pleasure Boat, 

rom a Canoe to a 

Yacht. . . - 

OARS, PADDLES, SAILS, boat and yacht FITTINOS. 



♦ > %%»^* • ♦ 



The public are warned not to purchase any boat, 
as a ge nuine product of the St. Lawrence River 
Skiff, Canoe cS: Steam Launch Co., unless same 
bears their trade-mark plate (as here shown), bear- 
ing name, address, and trade-mark. 

J 7s/fors to the Thousand Islands 
arc cordially invited to visit the 
St. L. R. S. C. e-' 5". L. Co.'s 
Factory, and inspect the fine stock of 
IhHiis and 7ivr/c in construction . 



St. Lawrence River Skiff, ::::::::■•••: 

Canoe & Steam Launch Co. <'J«>««"' >'• ' 

MOOO rSLANDS. 

S. G. FRA5ER, Manager. i 



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TRADE MARK. 



HOW ABOUT SOUVENIRS 
OF YOUR TRIP TO THE 



Thousand Islands? 



HERE ARE A FEW: 



.1 Solid Silver Souvenir Spoon. 

A Silver Tray or Match Box. 

A beautiful Scotch Wood Jewel Box. 

An Indian Basket or Miniature Toboggan. 

A handsome Album ivlth Fifty Vlezvs. 

An elegant J Tat eh Charm. 



YOUR CHOICE OF A THOUSAND DIFFERiBNT ARTICI,ES. 



DO YOU LIKE SWEETS? 

They are ahva3's fresh at Estes' stores. Call on him at 
either of the following : 

The Bijou Pavilion, Thousand Island House, 
Alexandria Bay. 

The Bazar, Clayton. 

The Bijou Stand, Hotel Frontenac, Round 
Island, and the Steamer New Island 
Wanderer Stand. 

^ E. W. ESTES. 

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Q ENTRAL PARK HOTEL # 

Locale:! midway between Thousand Island Park and Alexandria Bav 
and about three miles from the latter place, especially adapted to the 
accommodation of families. Excellent table service ; telegraph. U. S. 
Tost Office. Rates, |2.oo to I3.00 per day. Special rates by the week, 

Send for illustrated pamphlet. 

H. F. INGLEHART, Proprietor. 




BONBONS and 

CHOCOLATES 

For Purity of Material, and Deliciousuess of 
Flavor Unexcelled. 

NOVELTIES IN FANCY B.ASKETS j\ND 

BONBONNIERES SUITABLE FOR 

PRESENTS. 

863 liroadwav, bet. 17th and 18th Sts. | 

150 Broadway, cor. Liberty St. NEW YORK. 

21 West 42nd St. I 

SUMMER HR.\XCHKS .A.T 
NEWPORT, SARATOGA, LONG BRANCH. 
Mail orders receive our prompt E. W. ESTES, 

attention. , Agencj- for sale of our goods at Alexandria Bay, 

Rouuil Island and Clayton. 

^^11!!^ SEASON OF 1894. 
•AC. 

A CHOICE OF TEN DIFFERENT TRIPS OFFERED. 
GV. 

Every requisite incidental to a fir.st-cla.ss enjoyable tour i.s 

inclttded in the cost of ineiuber.sliip. 

For information, address, 

L. M. BROOKE, 

Norristown, Penn. 

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Always call for " The Delicious " 
brand of Candies, they 
are guaranteed 



to be perfectly pure 




The finest 
Chocolates and Bon= 
Bons are manufactured for 
fine retail trade by 
THE ROCHESTER CANDY WORKS, 

407=411 State Street, Rochester, N. Y. 



A5 K FOR Citizen's Club i 
-r AND Central City 



QUALITY 
GUARANTEED 
BY THE 
MANUFACTURER. 




Syracuse, N. Y. 



(S^ptimatc Cigar jfactor^, » 
JUSTIN SEUBERT, 



239 and 241 
West Fayette Street. 



The "ROBERT BURNS" Cigar 
is undoubtedly the best smoke 
in the world for the money. 

DEALERS 



SYRACUSE, N. V. 



^K^ 



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su^K^ED'Bv ROBERT C. BROWN, 



21 Murray Street, 



NEW YORK. 




The (Columbian Hotel. 



1000 ISLAND PARK, N. Y. 

15Q3 -f SECOISP SEASOJi -y I5Q3 

■^T prettier hotel, or one better adapted to the needs of the traveling public, it would be 
LS hard to find on the river. Built in the form of a cross, it gives even,- guest an outside 
J_2>Y room, with plenty of air and a magnificent outlook. Stretching out from the lobby 
m which is situated the office, are four arms of the cross, with parlors, dining-rooms 
and parlor guest-rooms upstairs. The halls, flanked on each side with comfortably 
furnished bedrooms, lead out upon great, broad piazzas, from which can be had a splendid 
panorama of the nver. The ceilings throughout are of steel, and the kitchen, a model of 
cleanliness, is fireproof Each room is furnished with a Florence patent fire-escape. The 
house IS lighted throughout with electricity, and m addition to steam radiators, has several 
large fireplaces for rainy nights. 

INGLEHART & HADCOCK, Proprietors. 

¥ ¥ J. t '%'% T J. • J. Beantifullv located near the inter- 

riOT^I WP^Tiniri^TPl* national boundary line opposite 

1 IV/L^l VY ^^tllllll^LVl » Alexandria Bay. Nearly every room 

■ affords a fine river view, spacious 

equipped with all modern appliances, electric bells, telegraph office, U. S. post-office, and 
bathing facilities. Fine orchestra. Rates lower than any first-class hotel on the river. 
Ferry from Alexandria Bay. Send for pamphlet. 

See Central Park advertisement H. F. INGLEHART, PrOpHetOr. 

upon another page. 



TlovsanH U0 House. 



ALEXANDRIA BAY, JEFFERSON CO., N. Y. 

J. B. WI5TAR, Proprietor. 

(Formerly of the Hotel Brunswick, N. Y.> 




THOUSAND ISLAND HOUSE, ALEXANDRIA BAY. 

TTTHIS famous hotel is the property of the Thousand Island Hotel Co., 

®X of which Mr. J. E. Janverin is president, and is equipped and 
conducted in the most complete and elegant manner. 
It is the great central point of travel to the Thousand Islands. See 
special pamphlet issued by the proprietor. 



